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Time of India
3 days ago
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IITMS pilot project nears completion at key traffic junctions
Nagpur: The Rs 197-crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) pilot project neared completion at ten critical traffic intersections across the city, confirmed additional municipal commissioner Vaishnavi B. The initiative represents a significant step towards modernising urban traffic management. The project involved installing advanced CCTVs, sensors, and UPS batteries and reached its final stages. Sources indicated that installation work was completed at all 10 locations, and the focus shifted to rigorous testing and connection checks. This phase ensured that all components, including wiring and footage connectivity, functioned optimally. At Kachipura intersection, land development and cable pooling work commenced, paving the way for implementing automated traffic signals (ATS). Although integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the system will take additional time, most junctions were anticipated to be AI-enabled within the next few days. The command and control centre (COC) expected to display all junctions shortly, although minor network issues related to the smart city infrastructure were being addressed. "The pilot project is not merely a test but a comprehensive evaluation of the system's functionality. Once all components are verified, the project will be presented to the commissioner for approval. This demonstration will ensure that the system meets the required standards before full-scale implementation, which is projected to be completed by December 2026," said Vaishnavi.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Nagpur implements intelligent trafficsystem amid Rs248cr of unpaid fines
Nagpur: Even as the state govt pumps in a staggering Rs197 crore into Nagpur's new Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS), the ground reality paints a grim picture. With over 30 lakh traffic challans pending and Rs248.19 crore unpaid fines over the last five years, questions are being raised about the impact and outcome of the ambitious traffic reform initiative. Official data accessed by TOI shows that between 2021 and June 2025, the Nagpur City Traffic Police issued 30,05,724 challans for a range of traffic violations — from speeding and helmetless riding to jumping signals and illegal parking. However, the compliance rate is alarmingly low, with only around 2.88 lakh cases forwarded to courts — a mere 9.6% of the total. This means that more than 90% of violators escaped without facing any legal consequence, exposing a glaring enforcement vacuum. The year 2024 was particularly shocking, with over 10.5 lakh challans issued — the highest in five years — accounting for fines worth Rs96.82 crore. Yet, only 10,200 cases were pursued legally. The pattern continues in the first five months of 2025, with 6.13 lakh violations and Rs65.11 crore in fines, but just 5,730 referred to the courts. These figures are even more concerning when viewed in the context of Nagpur's vehicular population, which now stands at nearly 20 lakh. In effect, traffic violations are being committed at a scale that nearly matches the city's total number of registered vehicles — and these are only the violations being recorded. One can only imagine the real state of lawlessness on city roads if one factors in the number of violations that go unreported or uncaptured. For years, TOI has consistently highlighted the deteriorating traffic conditions and the rising trend of violations across Nagpur Municipal Corporation limits. The combination of poor enforcement, public apathy, and a lack of deterrence has created an environment where flouting traffic rules has become routine and unpunished. In this backdrop, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation is now banking on the IITMS — a Rs197 crore project funded by the state govt — to bring order to the chaos. The system promises AI-powered surveillance, automatic number plate recognition, smart traffic signals, and real-time monitoring to reduce congestion and violations. But experts and civic observers warn that technology alone cannot solve the problem. "If the same lax attitude in enforcement and follow-up continues, the IITMS will meet the same fate as existing traffic management systems — reduced to mere hardware with no impact," said a senior civic official on condition of anonymity. The challenge, he said, is not in detecting violations but in recovering fines and ensuring accountability. Unless there is a parallel investment in manpower, stricter legal enforcement, integration with insurance and vehicle fitness databases, and an aggressive campaign to recover dues and penalise repeat offenders, the city risks squandering this significant investment. Without systemic reforms, Nagpur's roads may continue to reel under chaos — only now, under smarter cameras. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
